'Remove The Castle Of Good Hope Squatters Or We Will' Cape Town Tells Public Works Department
A storm is brewing between the City of Cape Town and the Department of Public Works over the ‘squatter village’ that has blossomed around the historic Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town.
The issue of homelessness has been front and centre in the news lately and brings up conflicting attitudes. The City of Cape Town has spent millions on providing shelter and work opportunities for many of the ‘street dwellers’, and to some extent, this has been successful in providing an alternative to many people who have occupied sidewalks and driveways in the city.
“Without an intervention to stop the further unlawful occupation, the castle’s status as a top tourist destination and national landmark will be impacted,” Hill-Lewis said. He noted that the castle, which is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town, already experienced a 90% drop in visitor numbers. Most Cape Townians are familiar with the sight of scores of people living on the grass and pavement around the Castle.
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